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Upcoming Department of Dance events

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Performance | Sky Creature and Tony Orrico

Thursday, September 19, 2024 3:30pm to 7:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Join us at the Stanley for a four-hour immersive, multimedia collaboration between NYC-based art-rock duo Sky Creature and dancer/artist Tony Orrico. In this live music+live art performance, Tony Orrico (Assistant Professor of Sculpture & Intermedia, and Dance) partners with Sky Creature to produce a high-energy dialogue between sight and sound. Originally conceived as a soundtrack to Orrico's performance, the music is part contemporary Classical, part ambient rock, and intensifies over time...
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Dance Gala: Agile

Thursday, October 17, 2024 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
The University of Iowa Department of Dance presents a rich program of both new and restaged works by faculty members and creative collaborators. Co-produced by the University of Iowa Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit.
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Dance Gala: Agile

Friday, October 18, 2024 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
The University of Iowa Department of Dance presents a rich program of both new and restaged works by faculty members and creative collaborators. Co-produced by the University of Iowa Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit.
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Dance Gala: Agile

Saturday, October 19, 2024 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
The University of Iowa Department of Dance presents a rich program of both new and restaged works by faculty members and creative collaborators. Co-produced by the University of Iowa Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit.
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Dance Gala: Agile

Saturday, October 19, 2024 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
The University of Iowa Department of Dance presents a rich program of both new and restaged works by faculty members and creative collaborators. Co-produced by the University of Iowa Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit.
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E/Merge: Moving Words, Moving Worlds

Saturday, November 2, 2024 7:30pm
North Hall
A time-honored tradition connecting writers from around the world with Department of Dance students. This fall, the writers will join UI dance-makers with new works in performance.
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Thesis I Concert – Brady Van Patten

Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
Thesis I Concert – Brady Van Patten All performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Thesis I Concert – Brady Van Patten

Friday, November 22, 2024 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
Thesis I Concert – Brady Van Patten All performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Grad/Undergrad Concert

Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
Grad/Undergrad Concert All performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
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Grad/Undergrad Concert

Friday, December 13, 2024 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
Grad/Undergrad Concert All performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.

Upcoming events for dance concert attendance

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Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher: Counterpoint

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Pianist/composer Conrad Tao and dancer/choreographer Caleb Teicher explore harmonic, rhythmic, and theatrical counterpoints through a striking blend of sound and movement.
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Dance Gala: Agile

Thursday, October 17, 2024 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
The University of Iowa Department of Dance presents a rich program of both new and restaged works by faculty members and creative collaborators. Co-produced by the University of Iowa Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit.
Dance Gala: Agile promotional image

Dance Gala: Agile

Friday, October 18, 2024 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
The University of Iowa Department of Dance presents a rich program of both new and restaged works by faculty members and creative collaborators. Co-produced by the University of Iowa Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit.
Dance Gala: Agile promotional image

Dance Gala: Agile

Saturday, October 19, 2024 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
The University of Iowa Department of Dance presents a rich program of both new and restaged works by faculty members and creative collaborators. Co-produced by the University of Iowa Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit.
Dance Gala: Agile promotional image

Dance Gala: Agile

Saturday, October 19, 2024 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
The University of Iowa Department of Dance presents a rich program of both new and restaged works by faculty members and creative collaborators. Co-produced by the University of Iowa Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit.